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House Freedom Caucus elects a new chairman

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., was elected chairman of the House Freedom Caucus on Monday evening by the conservative group's 42 members. Meadows, who will enter his third term in January, will replace the retiring Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio next month. The Tar Heel State politician said he is "ready to get to work," according to a statement issued shortly after the election.